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Extensa 610
User’s Manual
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Copyright Copyright © 1997 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Disclaimer or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placin
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Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified If liquid has been spilled into the product c. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment o
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Concerning Lithium Batteries ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. A D V A R S E L Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. V
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FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communicatio
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About This Manual Purpose This manual discusses the features of the notebook and tells how to use and configure it. This manual, along with the online help, should familiarize Manual Structure Getting Started Chapter 2, System Tour, gives a guided and in-depth “tour” of the notebook Chapter 3, Power, discusses issues on battery use and includes information Options Software Chapter 6, Setup , explains how to configure the system using the BIOS Setup utility. Traveling with the Notebook , include
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: C:\setup , Represent text input by the user, default settings [Enabled] , etc. message displayed NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you if damage may result from doing or CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible IMPORTANT Reminds you to take action relevant to the TIP Tells how to complete a procedure with minimum
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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Item Checklist ................................ ................................ ....................... Taking Care of Your Computer ................................ .............................. ................................ ................................ .................. ................................ ................................ ............... ................................ ................................ ............. Cleaning and Serv
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................................ ................................ ............................... ................................ ................................ ................ Internal Drive ................................ ................................ .......... ................................ ................................ ................................ ... ................................ ................................ .............. ................................ ..........
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4 Options External Monitor ................................ ................................ .................... ................................ ................................ ................. ................................ ................................ .................... External Pointing D evice ................................ ................................ ....... Printer ................................ ................................ ................................ ... Audi
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SafeOff ................................ ................................ ............................... Uninstalling SafeOFF ................................ ............................. Touchpad Driver ................................ ................................ ................. ................................ ....................... 6 Setup When to Use the BIOS Utility ................................ ................................ e BIOS Utility ................................ ..
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................................ ............................... ................................ ...................... Display Standby Timer ................................ ............................ ................................ ........................ System Sleep Timer ................................ ............................... ................................ ................................ System Resume Timer Mode ................................ ................. ...........
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A Specifications B Address and Interrupt Tables System Memory Map ................................ ................................ ............ ................................ ................................ ................... Interrupt Lev ................................ ................................ ..................... ................................ ................................ ...................... Index
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List of Figures Write-protecting a 3.5-inch Diskette ................................ ...................... ................................ ................................ ................................ .. Indicator Light ................................ ................................ ....................... ................................ ................................ ................... Palm Rest ................................ ................................ ...................
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List of Tables ................................ ................................ . ................................ ................................ ........... ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. ................................ ................................ ........................ ................................ ................................ ............ ................................ .....
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Extensa 610 notebook computer. Guaranteed and backed by s world-class support, you can be sure of ’ top-notch performance with your new AcerNote. This chapter guides you Getting Started 1-1 through the first few steps on setting up your notebook computer. Acer
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1.1 Item Checklist Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • • • • • ’ • • System utilities • Check for optional items, if any. 1-2 User’s Manual Third-party software and/or documentation Other user documentation User s manual Battery pack AC adapter Accessor
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1.2 Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. This section tells you how to care for the notebook. Also, re-read the important safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. 1.2.1 Notebook • Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight. Do not place near sources of heat, such as a • Do not expose to temperatures
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• Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the notebook to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water on the • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration. 1-4 User’s Manual notebook.
